Taking Great Photographs

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A friend asked me the other day, "How do I take great photographs?" She wasn't speaking of taking the photos herself, but being on the receiving end of great photos. She had worked with other photographers with mixed results and had asked all of them the same question and didn't receive a good answer, and in some cases, an "I don't know". Wow!

Part of getting great photos is the experience. You will get great photos from us, but you won't be thinking about that as we go through your session. In fact, you may at some point get so immersed in our shoot that you may forget about it altogether.

We also provide helpful direction in our shoots. I mentioned some of the things to my friend that are helpful, even crucial, to getting great shots (connection, expressions, angles, lighting, environment, etc.). Since we are all individuals in our looks, personality and build, we tailor our direction to each individual which provides the best photos of YOU. Most clients aren't trained models, but you may feel and look like one by the time were finished. We have fun, share a few stories and leave with you some great memories...and photographs.

Stop by and visit our studio to find out more or give us a call. There's a never a consulting fee and we'd love to chat about what we can create for you.

Happy New Year - 2014

Thank you to all our wonderful clients for making 2013 and our Kirkland studio opening a great success. We are excited for all the great opportunities in 2014 and having you in our studio or at your favorite location for photographs.

Make this the year to get professional photos and celebrate the relationships in your life.

Show & Tell

The name of our Blog is, "Show & Tell". There's a reason for this as with everything we do. People like to tell stories—some do it with words, while others do it with visual media. We're fans of both kinds!

We have clients who have sent us photos they like and want to emulate in their shoot, while others describe for me what they want, and still others who leave it up to us and let the session follow its own course. A little serendipity can be the secret sauce!

The great thing about our work is the people we meet and work with...all different and diverse, which makes our sessions that much better. We want your personality to stand out and your photos to reflect you. The way your photographed and how we process your photos helps in that connection.

All of our sessions are customized to fit your needs as no two are alike. There may be some similarities, but we work with you to determine the look you're after and the best way to capture that.

I've posted a photo from a recent shoot that has been processed in three different ways. There's nothing right or wrong about any of them, but one may better reflect the personality of the individuals and mood of the shoot better than another. You may want to match your photos to a room in your house, compliment other photos, or do something completely different. We also have great options for printing and mounting that reflect your style and decor.

Whatever your needs, we can design a shoot just for you.

New Website

Welcome to the Chasing Light Studios Blog. We'll be showing and sharing some of the work and ideas about what we do. Contact us today for your next portrait, project or event.

Chasing Light Studios

Most endeavors are the result of a thousand steps and lots of preparation - some intentional and some accidental. When I started my design career some fourteen year ago, I didn't realize I'd be also be laying the foundation for my next creative adventure.

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